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DLA Piper

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DLA Piper‘s commercial practice is jointly headed by Thilo von Bodungen, who is well versed in national and international trade and distribution law, and head of the international automotive sector group Sylvia Ebersberger. The team is experienced in advising major automotive companies on commercial agreements, supply chain disputes, cooperations and e-commerce matters. This is complemented by expertise in ESG and cross-practice capacities in distribution antitrust law, which is also requested by companies from the chemical, retail and life sciences industries.
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  • 'Very broadly positioned. In-depth knowledge of a variety of industries, which helps a lot when the consultant knows the client's business and industry well. The team is broadly positioned and always very responsive. Advice is practical and easy to use. Billing is very transparent and comprehensible.'

  • 'Thilo von Bodungen: He knows the automotive industry very well. Very responsive, can explain things really well and is quick to get on board with colleagues from the business. Extremely broad knowledge and very pleasant to work with. Working together is fun.'

Key clients

  • BorgWarner Group
  • BASF SE / BASF Catalyst Business
  • Daimler Truck
  • Waldaschaff

Work highlights

Contractual advice to the spin-off Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions Business (“ECMS Business”) of BASF SE.
Advising various companies of the BorgWarner Group in connection with cooperation projects and related supply and service contracts with suppliers, the enforcement of and defense against claims pertaining to supply chains by way of settlement, transaction-related issues and day-to-day matters regarding the implementation and fulfillment of various commercial contracts and current legislation.

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Practice head

Thilo von Bodungen; Sylvia Ebersberger